The short answer
The registry records Avast Premium Security & Antivirus as a possible interpretation of AVAST* SOFTWARE. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
What do the parts of AVAST* SOFTWARE mean?
- AVAST * SOFTWARE
- Before the asterisk, "AVAST" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "SOFTWARE" usually names the product, store or order. How descriptors work →
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Why it shows up like this
Unreviewed registry note: A charge listed as AVAST* SOFTWARE on your credit card or bank statement comes from Avast Software s.r.o., a cybersecurity firm operating as part of Gen Digital. This billing descriptor represents an annual subscription or license renewal for security and performance products, most notably Avast Premium Security & Antivirus, Avast Cleanup Premium, or Avast SecureLine VPN. Depending on how your bank formats clearing data, the line item may also read AVAST SOFTWARE SRO, AVAST.COM, or AVAST PREMIUM SEC.
Unreviewed registry note: These transactions almost always stem from automatic annual renewals or converted promotional trials. When you download Avast software or sign up for an introductory discount, the terms include recurring yearly billing. Subscriptions generally renew between $50.28 and $79.99 per year unless manually turned off in your account settings. Because the software operates quietly in the background on your PC, Mac, or mobile device, many subscribers forget about the renewal date until the automatic charge appears on their monthly banking statement.
Don’t recognize it? You might still
- Unreviewed registry note: An annual Avast Premium Security or Avast Cleanup license auto-renewed.
- Unreviewed registry note: A free trial converted into a paid 1-year subscription.
- Unreviewed registry note: A household computer had Avast software installed with saved payment details.
What to do, in order
- Sign in to Avast Account Unreviewed registry note: Open id.avast.com and log in with your email address.
- Open Manage Subscriptions Unreviewed registry note: review to Subscriptions to view active license keys and renewal schedules.
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
Unreviewed registry note: Your bank will typically freeze the compromised payment card, issue a replacement with a new number, and initiate an investigation with merchant billing processors to reverse the funds.
Frequently asked questions
What can the AVAST* SOFTWARE lookup establish?
It provides a reference for this exact statement wording and the registry's recorded interpretation. It cannot establish that you authorized the payment or confirm the merchant from a name match. Inspect this entry's evidence status and compare the original transaction with your account records.
What should I ask my issuer about AVAST* SOFTWARE?
Provide the exact descriptor, amount, date and pending or posted status. Ask which transaction system was used and which merchant or originator details are available. Explain any suspected error or unauthorized payment explicitly and keep the institution's response.
Independent reference — not affiliated with Avast Software s.r.o.. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
Sources may support different parts of this page. A company homepage does not establish a statement descriptor, refund policy or contact detail. Check the claim notes and your own receipt before acting.
- Avast Billing and Subscription FAQ https://support.avast.com
- FTC: Disputing Credit Card Charges https://consumer.ftc.gov
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